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Buying a cross-runner
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Sven
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Buying a cross-runner
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October 01, 2021, 11:31:56 am
October 01, 2021, 11:31:56 am
Hello people, I am looking for advice on buying a cross-runner. I used to have a Honda Super 4. Loved it. But then moved to a Harley. Miss the smoothness of the Honda. I am thinking of buying the VFR800X. Chanced upon this forum and decided this is the best place to seek advice. Have a bike in mind here in Singapore, where I live, which has done 44000 kms over 5 years with the current owner. 2015 model registered in 2016. I am not a bike expert. Want to understand what sort of things to check out before committing to the buy. Any advice would be highly appreciated. I find the bike garages here are not very keen on helping you vet the bike. I can see the tyres need replacement. The brake pads too. Seat has some tears. Are there Honda VFR800x replacement seats available?
Last Edit: October 01, 2021, 11:33:39 am by Sven
panagos
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panagos
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Re: Buying a cross-runner
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October 01, 2021, 02:31:19 pm
October 01, 2021, 02:31:19 pm
Ask for service book and check if the bike had a valve check.It is very important and costs a lot
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Re: Buying a cross-runner
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October 01, 2021, 02:45:07 pm
October 01, 2021, 02:45:07 pm
You should let the bike idle for a while or ride it for a few klms and listen the engine for strange noises.
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Re: Buying a cross-runner
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October 01, 2021, 05:20:48 pm
October 01, 2021, 05:20:48 pm
Welcome Sven. In the 1980's I worked out of Singapore for 7 years and the traffic situation then was pretty horrendous so, with 44000 kms on the clock I would say the CR has had a lot of stop/start driving which takes its toll on any motor vehicle. Therefore I recommend you check wheel and headstock bearings, gear changes, clutch, fuelling, and give the bike a good road test. As Panagos has said pay particular attention to the service record in general and especially with the checking of the valves.
Last Edit: October 01, 2021, 05:22:59 pm by Corringdon
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Re: Buying a cross-runner
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October 01, 2021, 06:28:29 pm
October 01, 2021, 06:28:29 pm
Hi Sven
What they all said plus chain & sprockets, check the level and colour of the engine oil and brake/clutch fluids too. Not difficult to change but worth a check. Obviously you'll check all the electrics work as advertised, including the heated grips though I doubt you'll be needing them over there.
If you do decide to buy her, please post a photo so we can see you are real.
98 VFR800 - 130,000 miles, 08 VFR800 - 76,000 miles, 15 VFR800X - 44,000 miles (all sold)
14 VFR1200 - 20,000 miles
18 VFR800X - 16,000 miles
01 VFR800 Fi-1 - 9000 miles
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Re: Buying a cross-runner
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October 01, 2021, 07:53:13 pm
October 01, 2021, 07:53:13 pm
In case you find anything suspicious take a picture and share it with us.
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Re: Buying a cross-runner
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October 01, 2021, 09:53:17 pm
October 01, 2021, 09:53:17 pm
No! Don't! Buy a 1200gs instead!
Hello and
from the Netherlands
Stop making sense
Si Click
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Re: Buying a cross-runner
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October 01, 2021, 10:13:12 pm
October 01, 2021, 10:13:12 pm
There are certainly replacement seats available in Europe, though most want you to post them your original first. A decent rebuild and recover might be easier locally.
Best Regards Dave
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Re: Buying a cross-runner
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October 02, 2021, 08:27:02 am
October 02, 2021, 08:27:02 am
I think that if the seat has tears after 44k km the bike had a hard life. Maybe wait for a bike in better nick?
As for the mileage, 44k km is no problem at all. I would rather buy a 80k km bike that has been cared for, than a 44k km one that hasn't.
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Re: Buying a cross-runner
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October 02, 2021, 03:14:00 pm
October 02, 2021, 03:14:00 pm
Originally Posted by
panagos
Ask for service book and check if the bike had a valve check.It is very important and costs a lot
Thank you. Noted.
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